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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 516.48 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 516.48 and 182.16 is: 273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 516.48 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/516.48 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 516.48 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 94,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,082.00/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.30

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